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Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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- $18
A little light in body, but a solid Pinot Noir, at a good price. Shows real Russian River character, with cherry, pomegranate, persimmon and spicy Dr. Pepper flavors. Drink now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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- $15
Made in the ripely fruity, jammy, oaky style, this wine is almost over the top in pineapple tart, lemon meringue pie, vanilla cream, butterscotch and buttered toast flavors that approach popcorn. It will appeal to those who like these huge, powerful Chardonnays.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
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- $21
The address is Oakville, and the price is right, but this Cab could be from anywhere. It’s soft and sweetly simple in cherry and blackberry jam, vanilla and oak flavors. Drink now before it fades away.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Ministry of the Vinterior 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- $16
Simple and sugary sweet, with buttered toast, vanilla, orange and pineapple flavors, brightened with a squirt of lime-juice acidity. It’s made in a style meant to appeal to millions of Chardonnay lovers.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 The Messenger Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County)
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- $17
Surprisingly unripe for an Amador County Zinfandel. Smells like dried twigs, turns obscure and heavy in the mouth, with sweet cherry pie and prune flavors, framed in hard, green tannins.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
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